Lamps over the dining room table - get inspired!

Lamps over the dining room table - lighting to promote proximity

Selection dining room lamps is a key element of the arrangement, which not only affects the atmosphere and functionality of the place, but also creates an atmosphere conducive to closeness, long conversations and intimacy. There are many types of lamps that we can use over the table, depending on the size and shape of the table, the size of the dining room or kitchen itself, individual preferences, as well as the style of the interior and its color scheme.

At Kaspa, we offer a wide selection of lamps that are perfect for lamps over the table in the dining room. We will also tell you how high to hang the lamp over the table, how to choose a dining room lamp to match the style of the interior and what light temperature will be best for eating meals, evenings with friends over wine or playing board games with the kids.

What lamp over the dining room table?

Looking for a lamp over the dining room table and wondering what type, size and style of lamp to choose? Among the ceiling lamps you will find many types of lamps that will work well as lamps over the table. Among them are:

• Single pendant lamps (pendant lamps with inverted bowl-shaped shade, ball lamps, strip pendant lamps)
• Multipoint pendant lamps (with several shades, mounted on a strip or on a plafond)
• Chandeliers

Pendant lamps over table single

Hanging a single pendant lamp over the table is a classic choice, ideal for smaller tables, dining rooms and kitchens. A single lamp placed centrally over the countertop ensures its even illumination, and if you want stronger illumination, it is worth choosing lamps with a shade in the shape of an inverted bowl. This form allows light to spread over a larger area.

Of course, it is also common to use single pendant lamps in the number of 2 or 3, placed symmetrically over the tabletop or arranged in an asymmetrical constellation - a group of lamps of different sizes, suspended at different heights (this solution works especially well in dining rooms with a mezzanine).

Lamps over dining room table spheres

If you are a fan of classic solutions, opt for a lamp over the table with a sphere-shaped shade. Ball lamps work well in the dining room or kitchen especially well if our table is circular in shape. When choosing a single lamp over a table, it is a good idea to size it according to the diameter of the tabletop. No matter how large a sphere you choose, at Kaspa we have made sure that the light source is always in the center of the shade, so our fixtures guarantee perfect dispersion.

Our advice: If you want a wow effect, choose a ball lamp of the largest size and bet on a shade made of milky glass, so that the light will not glare into your eyes during meals.

Linear dining room table top lamps

Another type of single pendant lamp that will work especially well over a rectangular or oval-shaped table are linear pendant lamps. These lamps will evenly illuminate the top of an oblong table, and thanks to their simple forms, they will work especially well in modern interiors, decorated in design, minimalist or mid-century modern styles.

In addition, strip lights are very often equipped with dimmers, so that we can adjust the light intensity to suit the mood or the moment. Slat pendant lamps are usually hung relatively low over the countertop, so it is worth paying attention to whether the light source is shielded and will not glaring at the eyes of household members sitting at the table. The lamp should also not obstruct our view of the people sitting across from us.

Chandelier over dining room table

If you have a large dining room or a tall interior, you can afford to hang a large chandelier above your table. Chandeliers in the dining room work especially well in interiors decorated in the classical style, where they are best combined with sconces from the same collection, and modern models - like this one from the Apolin collection - will be the decoration of interiors in mid-century modern style or those drawing inspiration from industrial spaces.

Lamps over the dining room table multipoint lamps

Another type of lamps, which are perfect both over the dining room table and over the kitchen island or kitchen bar, are multi-point pendant lamps - that is, lamps with 3 or 4 shades mounted on an elongated bar or round plafond. While an elongated strip will work better over a long table, lamps on a plafond will fit more on a circular table or coffee table.

Choosing a multi-point lamp, in which the shades are mounted on a strip, makes it faster and easier to install the lamps over a long table or island than if you were to install several single lamps. Remember, however, that the decision whether to choose slatted or single lamps should depend primarily on the length of the countertop. This is because it may turn out that the spacing of the shades in a multi-point lamp is too small and will not allow even illumination of the entire countertop.

Our advice: Remember that the lamp shades of lamps suspended over the table should end about 30 cm (minimum 20 cm) before the shorter edge of the table top. In no way should they level with them, or extend beyond them.

What kind of lamp over the living room table?

If the table at which you eat meals is in the living room connected to the kitchen and you do not have a dining room in a separate room, when choosing a lamp over the table, you need to take into account both the size of the countertop and the style of the house and the arrangement of the space in the living room. The lamp must not be too large so as not to overwhelm the room, nor should it obstruct visibility. Often in this case, users opt for a low ceiling lamp with several shades (check out the cumulus ceiling lamp or Astra) and in modern interiors the choice often falls on multi-point ceiling spotlights.

Lamp over table round

Choosing a lamp over a table with a round top is relatively simple. Above a round table, single pendant lamps with a shade that directs light downward or a sphere-shaped shade work best. The problem may be the selection of the size of the lampshade to the diameter of the countertop. To maintain the right proportions, it is usually assumed that the lampshade should be 1/2 to 3/4 of the diameter of the table.

Examples of shade selection:

• For a table with a diameter of 100 cm: The lampshade should have a diameter of 50 cm to 75 cm.
• For a table with a diameter of 120 cm: The lampshade should have a diameter of 60 cm to 90 cm.
• For a table with a diameter of 150 cm: The lampshade should be between 75 cm and 112.5 cm in diameter.

Lamp over table modern

What lamps fit into a modern dining room interior design? Among the modern lamps over the table can be distinguished:

• pendant lamps with minimalist, often geometric form of shade
• pendant lamps with shades made of smoky glass (check out the avia Black lamps or onyx lamps)
• ceiling spotlights
• plafonds
• modern chandeliers

Modern table top lamps are often characterized by a black matte, brushed titanium or chrome finish.

How high to hang the lamp over the table?

How much should the lamp over the table hang? The optimum height for mounting a lamp over a table is usually about 80 cm from the tabletop to the bottom edge of the shade. For larger tables or large lamps, it's a good idea to raise them a little higher - up to 90 cm. For smaller tables, the lamp can be lowered to about 60 cm, allowing better illumination and creating a cozy atmosphere. However, it all depends on the height of the householders and the arrangement of the space.

It's a good idea to try a few options, keeping in mind that when you're sitting at a table, you should be able to look freely at the people sitting on the other side of the tabletop, and your gaze should be below the lampshades. On the other hand, when you stand at the table the light source should be at your eye level.

Read more about the optimal height for hanging lamps in our article: At what height to hang the lamp?

What kind of light over the table?

The light over the table where we spend time with family, celebrate the most important moments, have a romantic dinner for two, should create an atmosphere that encourages closeness and encourages conversation. The color of the light is also not insignificant for the appearance of the food and dishes we eat.

The best light temperature for eating is warm white light in the range of 2700-3000K. Lighting of this color creates a cozy atmosphere conducive to relaxation and shared moments at the table - both during everyday meals and during holidays, birthdays and special occasions.

A good solution is to choose a lamp with adjustable light intensity and color temperature, which allows you to adjust the intensity and color of light to suit different needs, time of day and situations.

What lamps besides the lamps over the table should be in the dining room?

In addition to hanging lamps over the table, it is worth introducing other additional sources of light into the dining room, which will give the room depth. They are:

• Wall lamps: Wall sconces on the wall above the dining room table will be a perfect complement to the main light (especially if they are from the same lamp collection). Wall lamps also add an extra dimension to interiors and are a great wall decoration. You can also use them to highlight the texture of a wall or artwork or graphics displayed in the dining room.
• Standing lamps: Floor lamps also perfectly find their way into the dining room, illuminating its corners and becoming a decoration of the room, emphasizing its style.
• Table lamps: Dining table lamps will be a great source of mood light, as well as a beautiful decoration for your dresser where you store your dining room textiles or china buffet.

We hope that you already know what lamp to choose, so that it is not only a beautiful decoration of your interior, but also emphasizes the qualities of the table, and above all invites household members and guests to spend time together during meals, holidays, special occasions, but also on a daily basis. During ordinary, everyday conversations over a cup of tea. Because light has the power to bring you closer.